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In mid-March of 2020, America was turned upside down overnight by massive stay-at-home orders and business closures. However, despite that staggering change, staffing companies are still up and running and serving America's businesses, working around the clock to supply companies with the employees they desperately need right now and connecting people to real job opportunities.

As the #1 employment agency in North Texas, CornerStone Staffing knew we could not miss a beat when COVID-19 hit. We know these are uncharted waters, but as staffing experts, we can guide you through these times!

Servant leadership flips the script in the workplace, promising benefits like increased employee performance, engagement, creativity and more. The question is: Is it a smart leadership model for your business? Here's how to weigh the pros and cons.

In the summer of 2007, a website was started to allow employees to rate their current and former employers. That site, Glassdoor, launched a revolution that provides job seekers a chance to see what it’s like to work somewhere before they even submit a resume.

You work extremely hard, under intense pressure, to deliver on your objectives. But in the process, could you unwittingly sabotage your employees' success? Use these best practices to lead effectively -- without being a you-know-what.

Leadership advice is everywhere, but the latest trends in executive management are useless unless you have solid fundamental skills. In this guide, learn how to master four essential -- yet frequently overlooked -- building blocks for successful leadership.

Happy employees do more than smile; they're more productive, loyal, creative -- and even close more sales. Check out these statistics, and find out what you can do to foster greater happiness -- and build a healthier bottom line.

A skunk works effort is about boldly challenging the status quo. Flipping power dynamics. And disrupting your industry. Here's how world-class organizations are creating serious competitive advantages with skunk works -- and how you can do the same.

Want better results from your temporary employees -- every time? Then get your staffing "ducks" in a row. Use these simple tips to prevent problems, ensure temporaries get off to a great start, streamline management, and get the most from your investment.

We are sharing five timeless principles that I believe leaders must live by in order to have the long-term impact and value that we would hope for. After all, the work of leadership is important: Without strong leaders, the world (and our communities and organizations) cannot become a better place.

Gratefulness probably won't appear on any ranking of "Top leadership traits of successful CEOs" (or COOs, or CFOs, or directors, or managers, or line workers, for that matter). But it is a highly overlooked and undervalued characteristic of successful leaders at every level.

Sure, "getting stuff done" is essential -- at times. But without a clear goal in mind and a clear road map to get there, simply "doing things" might cost you and your team more than it gives. Here's why -- and how -- to make time to work on your business.

2016 is in full swing. You've reviewed your current staff's performance, set your company's goals in the coming year, and planned for the people you'll need to hire.
Now comes the tricky part: how do you grab the best talent for your company -- and away from your competition?

Rubber balls make great leaders. Well, maybe they don't -- but they do have one essential characteristic in common. Find out what it is, and how it can make you a remarkable manager (and a happier one, to boot!).

Many candidates blame digital applicant tracking systems for blocking
their resumes from ever being viewed by the eyes of an actual human
-- and a recent article in the Wall Street Journal confirms their suspicions.

Companies that hire "average" performers run the risk of driving their businesses into the ground. This special report examines the high cost of underspending on recruiting in today's market -- and how the right hiring strategy can be cost-effective AND deliver great results.

With the world making a fast-paced shift towards all
things mobility, having a website that works well on
mobile devices is now more important than ever. Back
in June of 2013, Google announced that in the near
future, websites that were mobile-friendly would be
rewarded in the search results.

Do your employees and culture fuel innovation--or
undermine it? Here's how to identify and eliminate
innovation killers who may be holding your company back. This article will teach you how to bring innovation back to life!

In this issue:
-Bleeding Edge HR--Is Your Approach Too Conservative?
-HR Blog Watch: The Key to Great HR? It's All About Great Customer Service
-When I Grow Up
-Feel Free to Stop Caring About These Five Things

It may not be HR's job to create a great corporate
culture. But it's your job to sell it. If you want your employees
to embrace your company's way of life, tell them all about it--
before they've even signed a contract.

Are you using a to-do list? You're probably making
yourself less productive. There's a simple but powerful fix
to this problem though--keep a done list. Done lists give
you perspective and motivate you to make progress, every day.

CornerStone Staffing is pleased to announce the latest updates
to our web portal, CornerStone Netlink. These updates include
new features for both our employees and our clients. The new
portals include an easy to use time keeping system both for
time card entry as well as customer approval of employee hours.

It's Relationships 101. Don't treat your staffing
firm like an afterthought. Or a place to turn to only when
you're in a bind. If you only communicate with them when you
need something, or at the last minute, you won't get the most
out of your relationship.

Did you know that only 18 percent of the full-time
workforce is actively looking for a new job? And that most
employers are only reaching a fraction of that 18 percent?
Let's not get bogged down by numbers--this article will
show you how to reach that untapped talent pool.

Ever worry that you're seen as a "stepping stone" employer?
The job market is as fierce as ever, and sometimes "a" job seems
better than "the right" job to candidates. And where does that
leave your company?
Turnover leads to higher cost, lost productivity, and decreased
morale. And each time you hire a candidate who views your company
as a "stop along the way," it negatively impacts your business.
In this month's article, we focus on three ways you can encourage
employees to view your company in the long term, and improve
performance along the way.

Sometimes candidates look great on paper, or in the
interview, but end up being a total bust. Weed out the "THAT
guys" of the business world and make better hires by integrating
personality tests into your hiring process.

Like it or not, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter have become
essential business tools, and you need to set clear guidelines
about what your employees can--and cannot--do. In this issue of
60 Second Solutions, we'll show you the three specific topics your
social media policy must cover.

Welcome to the premier edition of The Staffing Corner, a
monthly newsletter from CornerStone Staffing.
If you really want to avoid unplanned turnover, just ask! A well-designed exit interview will provide all the data you need to identify the causes of job dissatisfaction, so you can make the changes necessary to improve retention.

What’s involved in the application process?

We’ve tried to make the application and registration process as simple as possible. The first step is to complete and submit our online application by clicking on “I’m a Job Seeker” then selecting the ‘Apply Now’ button on the right side of the page. One of our tenured recruiters will review your application and qualifications and will contact you via email or phone within 2 business days to discuss your next step.

When you come into our office, please allow approximately 2 1/2 – 3 hours to complete the entire application and testing process. Please bring 2 original forms of government-issued identification (no copies please), your 2 most recent job reference phone numbers and an updated copy of your resume, if you have one. Additionally, please be prepared to complete a criminal background check and drug test upon request.

After the application is complete, you will interview with a recruiter. In the interview, you will have the opportunity to discuss your skills and what you are looking for in your next position.

CornerStone Staffing does reference checks with previous employers and other references provided. Once references are verified, you will be offered positions based on all the factors of your interview process.

How are employees paid?

CornerStone Staffing pays its employees every Friday for the hours you worked the previous week. CornerStone Staffing offers 2 electronic pay methods.

Direct Deposit:

Your earnings will be deposited directly into the bank account you select.

Payroll Card:

If you do not have a bank account to deposit your earnings into, you will be issued a Payroll Card at no cost to you.